2 dead, 4 Manila cops hurt in Tondo shootout
MANILA, Philippines — A man wanted for murder was killed in an alleged shootout with police while evading arrest in Tondo, Manila on Thursday night, which also resulted in the death of his companion.
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PCG sends Virgin of Antipolo to Pag-asa Island
MANILA, Philippines — There is hope in prayer for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), which is invoking the intercession of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage for the easing of tension with China and helping the Philippines “overcome challenges” to its sovereignty.
Chinese nabbed for kidnap of compatriot
MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese man was nabbed after detaining a fellow Chinese who could not pay his debt incurred in a Manila casino.
Soldier using EDSA busway tries to bribe traffic enforcer
MANILA, Philippines — A female member of the Philippine Army reportedly tried to bribe a traffic enforcer to get away with her apprehension for encroaching on the EDSA bus lane.
China vessels intercept 2 PCG ships in Ayungin
MANILA, Philippines — Chinese coast guard and militia ships reportedly blocked two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ships on patrol in Ayungin Shoal and forced them out of the area, according to a defense and maritime security expert tracking the movement of ships in the South China Sea.
BI vows to deport suspected Chinese ‘spy’
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) vowed to deport a Chinese man previously found with firearms and suspected hacking equipment after finding out he has been overstaying in the Philippines.
China Coast Guard hindered rescue of Filipino fishermen
MANILA, Philippines — China Coast Guard (CCG) personnel blocked the efforts of the Philippine Coast Guard to rescue Filipino fishermen from an ill-fated boat at Panatag Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, according to PCG Commodore Jay Tarriela.
New hotels to boost Philippines tourism, hoteliers say
MANILA, Philippines — Putting up new hotels will help boost the Philippines’ tourism and hospitality industries, which are “slowly recovering” from the restrictions due to the COVID pandemic, according to Philippine Hotel Owners Association (PHOA) president Arthur Lopez.